Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scheff.) Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 149 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066214
Common Names
- Mitrella
- Beccarii
- Mitrella Beccarii
Description
Mitrella beccarii (also called Beccari's Mitrella, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, montane forests, and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mitrella beccarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mitrella beccarii are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mitrella beccarii is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from semi-ripe wood. Plant cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep them moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Mitrella beccarii
Mitrella beccarii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Mitrella genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,